Geography and City-States
What geographic feature led to the development of independent city-states in Greece?
Mountainous terrain and isolated islands.
What type of government was Athens known for?
Direct democracy
Who was the Athenian leader during the Golden Age?
Pericles
Who spread Greek culture by conquering a vast empire?
Alexander the Great
What type of government involves citizens directly participating in decisions?
Direct democracy
What is the term for the independent political units in Ancient Greece?
City-states (poleis)
What was Sparta's primary focus in education?
Military training, discipline, and obedience
What building symbolizes the Golden Age of Athens?
The Parthenon
What term describes the blending of Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian cultures?
Hellenistic culture
Who was the philosopher who wrote The Republic?
Plato
How did geography impact the political and cultural development of Greece?
It caused isolation, leading to unique governments and cultures in each city-stat
Name one key difference between Athens and Sparta.
Athens valued democracy and education; Sparta prioritized military strength and discipline
Name one philosopher from the Golden Age of Greece
Socrates, Plato, or Aristotle
Name the cultural capital of the Hellenistic world
Alexandria
Who used a questioning method to explore ethics and self-knowledge?
Socrates
Name one city-state that developed due to geographic isolation.
Athens or Sparta
Which city-state emphasized reading and writing as essential for citizenship?
Athens
What was the Delian League, and what role did Athens play in it?
An alliance of Greek city-states led by Athens to defend against Persia
What was a significant result of Alexander’s conquests?
Cultural diffusion and the spread of Greek ideas
What league did Athens lead to unite Greek city-states against Persia?
The Delian League
What was the role of the sea in Ancient Greece’s development?
It facilitated trade, cultural exchange, and expansion
What was the purpose of Spartan education?
To produce disciplined soldiers and loyal citizens.
What event marked the end of Athens’ dominance in Greece?
The Peloponnesian War
How did Hellenistic culture influence future civilizations?
It advanced art, science, philosophy, and architecture
Who was the student of Plato and the teacher of Alexander the Great?
Aristotle